The UCO (Central Operative Unit) has detected alleged irregularities and manipulation in contracts that were recommended by Begoña Gómez, Pedro Sánchez's wife, with a Guardia Civil report indicating 'arbitrariness' in the tender results.
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has submitted her passport to the court as agreed with Judge Peinado. This action follows a judicial order.
An opinion piece suggests that if Begoña Gómez had admitted imprudence and apologized, the focus might not be on Judge Peinado's latest actions, arguing she benefited from her husband's influence regardless of criminal intent.
A former key ally of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for corruption, leading to increased pressure on the Prime Minister. The conviction is related to a mask scandal and has drawn significant attention in Spain and internationally.
The European Central Bank is preparing proceedings against the businessman investigated for possible loss of integrity following the oral trial order and pending appeals in the Provincial Court.
A judge has ruled that Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, must stand trial on corruption charges. The court also ordered her to surrender her passport, citing concerns that her security detail might facilitate her escape.
The Spanish government has cautioned Judge Peinado against confiscating the passport of Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Prime Minister, ahead of a critical week of political appearances.
Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, is scheduled for a double appearance before Judge Peinado for a preliminary hearing, marking the final step before the opening of an oral trial and the imposition of precautionary measures.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his wife Begoña Gómez made a surprise visit to Barcelona to attend the Primavera Sound music festival. During his visit, Sánchez praised the music section of 'La Vanguardia' newspaper.
Complutense University has formally joined a judicial procedure and is claiming 109,140.79 euros from Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Spanish president, for alleged misappropriation.
The UCO (Central Operative Unit) of the Spanish Civil Guard has concluded in its report that the professorship held by Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Prime Minister, was created in accordance with regulations, finding no opaque income in her accounts.
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez, has requested her acquittal from the Madrid Court, asserting that no crime was committed and asking for accusations to be condemned for acting with "recklessness and bad faith."
Begoña Gómez has requested Judge Peinado to halt her case until her appeal against the popular jury is resolved, despite the Madrid Provincial Court having already dismissed similar appeals in February.
Spain's Popular Party (PP) has compared the alleged 'impunity' of Begoña Gómez to the 'ERE case,' accusing her of abusing her role as the president's wife, though they will not bring her to the Senate commission.
Begoña Gómez, wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, filed a complaint with the National Police against 'far-right agitator' Vito Quiles following an incident described by the government and PSOE as 'intimidation and harassment' at a restaurant.
Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Spanish president, plans to report far-right agitator Vito Quiles for alleged aggression in a cafe, where he reportedly tried to prevent her from leaving the establishment.
Ramiro Campos Gallego, the former legal chief of Globalia, has stated that Begoña Gómez did not participate in the loan granted to Air Europa. He defended the operation, noting it had 'very significant' conditions and that the loan, with interest, has already been fully repaid.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has appealed the indictment of Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and requested the case be dismissed.
The popular accusation, including the group Hazte Oír, has requested a 24-year prison sentence for Begoña Gómez on charges including corruption, influence peddling, embezzlement, and misappropriation. Gómez, in turn, is seeking to annul her prosecution in the case.
The organization Manos Limpias is requesting a 10-year prison sentence for Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Prime Minister, on charges of embezzlement and influence peddling, following a judge's proposal to try her.
The trial of Begoña Gómez, wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, is likely to overlap with the general elections, as the Madrid Court typically takes six months from the opening order. Judge Peinado has already taken the initial steps, pending appeals for dismissal.
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been formally accused of multiple instances of bribery. A Madrid court has now referred her to trial on charges including embezzlement, undue influence, business corruption, and trademark misappropriation.
The Madrid Court has sided with Judge Peinado, rejecting the request from the Hazte Oír prosecution to have Aldama testify in the case involving Begoña Gómez.
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has appealed a judge's new attempt to bring her before a jury, with her defense accusing the judge of using fallacious arguments.
Following the annulment by the Madrid Court, Judge Peinado has redrafted an order to bring the wife of the Prime Minister, Begoña Gómez, to trial before a popular jury.
The Spanish government is accused of concealing 156 reports requested by the PP, covering various topics from Begoña Gómez's trips to visits to Cerdán in prison, as well as issues like Huawei, Gibraltar, and CNIO.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a federal committee meeting for the PSOE to boost morale, while his wife, Begoña Gómez, faces scrutiny over her connections with businessman Carlos Barrabés.
The Spanish government is undergoing a control session in Congress just hours before President Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez, is scheduled to surrender her passport to Judge Juan Carlos Peinado.
Judge Peinado faces a 'justified' risk concerning the potential flight of Begoña Gómez, recalling instances where eight presidents and ministers evaded justice with the help of police and escorts.
Minister Óscar López has questioned Judge Peinado's impartiality following the withdrawal of Begoña Gómez's passport, expressing conviction that a judge will act against Peinado for prevarication and denouncing political motivation in his decisions.
The European Public Prosecutor's Office has identified potential crimes, including prevarication and fraud, in a contract awarded to an entrepreneur friend of Begoña Gómez, for whom she had signed recommendation letters.
Judge Peinado in Spain has postponed his decision on whether to withdraw the passport of Begoña Gómez, the wife of the president, following a lengthy hearing with her in court.
Spain's Partido Popular (PP) anticipates a 'judicial armageddon' for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, highlighting potential legal challenges involving former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez.
Judge Peinado has agreed to postpone the preliminary hearing for Begoña Gómez until June 15, allowing more time to decide on potential precautionary measures. The delay provides additional time for legal proceedings.
Spanish police have searched the headquarters of the ruling Socialist party (PSOE) as part of an escalating corruption investigation. The probe involves allegations of a defamation network and financial irregularities, posing a fresh challenge to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government.
The UCO has informed Judge Peinado that the company created by Begoña Gómez, bearing the same name as her university chair, engaged in commercial activity before the criminal investigation began.
A judge has dismissed a complaint filed by Begoña Gómez against Vito Quiles for alleged aggression, stating that recordings did not show any "shaking" or that Quiles had put his arm around her.
Begoña Gómez has submitted her defense brief, stating she created the master's program before meeting the Complutense rector and that the university proposed her direction of a chair, in anticipation of a potential jury trial for four alleged crimes.
Judge Peinado has rejected appeals to archive the case involving Begoña Gómez, the wife of Pedro Sánchez, and two other defendants, insisting that the case be judged by a jury.
The virulence of the PSOE's attack on judges is causing many of its voters to doubt, with a third of them not supporting the criticisms or the offensive related to Begoña Gómez, despite a majority generally backing the offensive.
An altercation between Begoña Gómez and Vito Quiles in a Las Rozas cafeteria has become a viral phenomenon, sparking hundreds of memes across social media platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram.
Begoña Gómez's defense has justified her advisor's work by citing examples of former Spanish prime ministers Aznar, Zapatero, and Rajoy. The wife of the current president noted that the father of Sánchez's predecessor resided in the complex and required assistance.
Former Globalia and Air Europa CEO Javier Hidalgo was interrogated in the Senate, where questioning largely focused on Begoña Gómez and accusations of conflict of interest and influence peddling.
Javier Hidalgo, son of Pepe Aviones, attracted attention during his testimony in the Supreme Court when Koldo's lawyer questioned him about Begoña Gómez and 'the night of San Petersburgo.'
The trial of Begoña Gómez is set to implicate top political and business leaders, with accusations led by Hazte Oír, just before the elections, and calls for President Sánchez and Minister Bolaños to testify.
An article highlights how major companies like Telefónica, Indra, and Google allegedly failed to apply Warren Buffett's "red flag" ethical guidelines regarding donations to university initiatives linked to spouses of high-ranking officials, specifically mentioning Begoña Gómez.
Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, has accused Judge Peinado of handling her case in an 'abnormally accelerated' manner and requested that no further steps towards a jury trial be taken until pending appeals are resolved.
The Spanish government has dismissed the possibility of calling early elections in response to the trial of Begoña Gómez, stating that elections will be held "when they are due."
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with corruption and influence peddling after a years-long investigation. The charges have intensified political pressure on Sánchez, with opposition leaders demanding his resignation.
Judge Peinado has concluded the investigation into Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, and has sent her case to trial with a jury for four alleged crimes.
The Public Prosecutor's Office and the defense have requested the archiving of the case against Begoña Gómez, though Judge Peinado continues to push for a trial with a popular jury. The legal proceedings against her remain contentious.
Begoña Gómez, wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, is opposing a popular jury trial and claims that Judge Peinado is investigating her solely because of her status as the spouse of the head of government.
Spain's General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) has launched a new investigation into Judge Peinado concerning a leak related to the Begoña Gómez case, following previous complaints against the magistrate.
A Madrid court has once again annulled the decision to bring Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, before a jury, ordering the judge to provide a detailed account of the evidence against her.
New details have surfaced regarding former Spanish President Zapatero's associates, including a Georgian individual linked to Begoña Gómez and Venezuelan payments reportedly made to his daughters.
A poll asks whether the withdrawal of the passport of Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, is excessive, following Judge Juan Carlos Peinado's order prohibiting her from leaving the country due to alleged flight risk.
Spain is facing a new political and institutional crisis after a judge decided to send Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to trial for a corruption case. The Spanish government has launched a counter-attack against the judge.
Former judge Baltasar Garzón states that the Begoña Gómez case challenges the rule of law, as he reflects on the current state of justice in Spain and globally in his new book 'La democracia amenazada'.
Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been ordered to surrender her passport and is forbidden from leaving the country. This decision comes as she faces an impending trial on corruption charges.
Begoña Gómez, wife of the Spanish President, has accessed the courts via the garage, where Judge Peinado has informed her that she will be judged by a popular jury.
The final evidence has been presented in the trial of David Sánchez, brother of the Prime Minister, including emails he sent to 'pedrosanchez1212' and Begoña Gómez from his corporate account, as the case awaits sentencing.
The Madrid Audit Chamber will review contracts worth 123,000 euros for Begoña Gómez's chair at Complutense University, while her lawyer requests a postponement of her June 9 citation.
Judge Peinado has personally summoned Begoña Gómez, wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, to court on June 9th to decide on potential precautionary measures, citing concerns she and co-accused might evade justice.
The Guardia Civil's UCO has submitted a report to Judge Peinado, asserting that Begoña Gómez's company did have commercial activity and her cátedra's software became operational, contradicting her previous statements.
The case against Vito Quiles for alleged aggression against Begoña Gómez in a cafeteria has been archived by a Madrid court, which stated that the provided recordings did not substantiate 'facts with criminal relevance.'
José María Torres, president of Conpymes, testified as the last witness in the 'Begoña case,' admitting that his company sponsored a single professorship, which was associated with Pedro Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez.
A corruption case involving former minister Ábalos has placed significant pressure on Spain's Socialist Party (PSOE) and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, prompting scrutiny and calls for accountability.
A middleman, Aldama, claims to have paid commissions of 3.5 to 4 million euros to Ábalos and Koldo, further alleging that Koldo asked him to withdraw a land offer because Begoña Gómez wanted it.
The Prosecutor's Office has raised "ethical" and "aesthetic" doubts regarding the activities of Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Sánchez, however, has defended her actions, dismissing the concerns as "mud."
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy made a notable statement, seemingly passing the baton or commenting on Begoña Gómez, emphasizing his identity and public perception.
Sweden's Supreme Court overturned the fraud conviction of Birgitte Bonnesen, the former CEO of Swedbank, in a high-profile Estonian money laundering case. This decision clears her of charges related to the scandal that led to her dismissal.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is once again at the center of a political storm as his wife, Begoña Gómez, faces trial for serious corruption allegations. His brother and two close associates are also reportedly facing similar issues.
Investigative judges in Madrid have publicly defended Judge Peinado against "attacks" and "disqualifications" from the government. The criticism stems from his handling of the case involving Begoña Gómez.
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, is accused of using her influence to secure a position at Complutense University in Madrid and leveraging public resources and personal connections for her own advancement.
A Spanish judge has concluded the investigation into Begoña Gómez, the wife of the president, along with her advisor and an entrepreneur, moving them closer to a trial.
A judge has summoned Begoña Gómez for a third time as part of the process to send her case to a popular jury, with all three investigated individuals denying the attributed crimes.
Spain's General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) has instructed an expansion of preliminary proceedings against Judge Juan Carlos Peinado, following a complaint from Bolaños related to the investigation of Begoña Gómez.
Pilar Baselga, accused of insulting Begoña Gómez, wife of the Prime Minister, stated in court that her comments were based on "already published things" and denied any intent to defame or slander, though she admitted to an "unfortunate tone."